St. Croix County Sheriff's Office, Wisconsin
End of Watch Saturday, May 6, 2023
Add to My HeroesKaitie Leising
Deputy Sheriff Kaitie Leising was shot and killed while investigating a single-vehicle crash involving a drunk driver near the intersection of Route 128 and County Road G, south of Glenwood City.
She had been speaking with the driver for approximately eight minutes and requested that he consent to field sobriety tests. The man suddenly produced a handgun and opened fire on Deputy Leising. Despite being mortally wounded, she returned fire but did not strike the subject.
The man ran into nearby woods, where he committed suicide approximately one hour later after other deputies spotted him.
Deputy Leising had served with the St. Croix County Sheriff's Office for one year and previously served with the Pennington County Sheriff's Office (South Dakota) for two years. She is survived by her wife, son, parents, sister, and grandmother.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Committed suicide
Most Recent Reflection
View all 115 ReflectionsAlthough, I did not know Deputy Leising. I would like to offer my condolences. As a Peace Officer in any state, it takes heart, pride, and joy to wear the uniform knowing that your life is on the line each and everyday. We appreciate her service and want to be a reminder that we are a nation supporting all of our fallen officers. You are a HERO Deputy Leising.
Anonymous
LASD
June 26, 2024
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